Ensuring Motor and Generator Integrity Through Rigorous Testing, Aligned with NETA Standards for Ensuring Motor and Generator Integrity Through Rigorous Testing, Aligned with NETA Standards for Excellence

MOTORS :

Windings :

  • Insulation Resistance (IR Test)
  • HiPot Testing
  • Power Factor/Tan Delta (PF/TD Analysis)
  • Winding Resistance Measurement

Bearings :

  • Vibration Analysis (VA)
  • Thermographic Inspection

Rotor :

  • Motor Circuit Analysis (MCA)
  • Vibration Analysis (VA)


GENERATOR :

Windings :

  • Insulation Resistance (IR Test)
  • HiPot Testing
  • Power Factor/Tan Delta (PF/TD Analysis)
  • Partial Discharge Detection (PDD)
  • Winding Resistance Measurement

Rotor (Field) :

  • Winding Resistance Measurement
  • Advanced Surge and Impedance Testing
  • Pole drop test

Bearings :

  • Vibration Analysis (VA)
  • Thermographic Inspection



Harmonizing Performance: Advanced Vibration Testing for Peak Efficiency in Hydro Generators, Motors, and Turbines

Introducing the CoDiS PMU : 

our state-of-the-art diagnostic tool for comprehensive 

monitoring and maintenance of hydro generators, 

motors, and turbines. 


Here’s what we can assess with precision :

  • Relative shaft vibration measurements
  • Absolute bearing bracket vibration analysis
  • Axial displacement and process parameter monitoring
  • Air gap and magnetic flux analysis
  • Slow-roll analysis for low-speed rotational diagnostics
  • Balancing across one or two planes
  • Critical speed and bearing stiffness evaluation

3D runout assessment :

  • Real-time and historical trend analysis
  • Spectral analysis (FFT and Waterfall)
  • Orbit analysis for dynamic behavior assessment

Safeguarding System Performance with Precision Protection and Control Testing, Upholding Operational Excellence

Relays

  • Functional Testing (FT)
  • Trip Circuit Monitoring
  • Timing Test

Control Systems

  • Calibration Testing
  • Communication Systems Test
  • Interlock Testing

Protection Schemes

  • Differential Protection Check
  • Distance Protection Setting Verification
  • Overcurrent Protection Coordination

Instrument Transformers (CTs/PTs)

  • Ratio Test
  • Polarity Test
  • Insulation Resistance Test (IR Test)
  • Saturation curve test


Securing Transformer Reliability Through Meticulous Testing, Ensuring Excellence in Every Evaluation

Insulation Testing :

  • Insulation Resistance Measurement
  • Dielectric Absorption Ratio (DAR)
  • Polarization Index (PI)
  • Oil test

Power Factor/Dissipation Factor/Capacitance

  • Power Factor (PF) Testing
  • Dissipation Factor (DF) Measurement
  • Capacitance Measurement

Winding Resistance Testing

  • DC Resistance Measurement
  • Temperature Correction

Turn Ratio and Phase Angle

  • Transformer Turns Ratio (TTR) Test
  • Phase Displacement Verification

Transformer Winding Deformation Testing

  • Sweep Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA)
  • Low Voltage Impulse Testing

Tap Changer Condition Assessment

  • Dynamic Resistance Measurement (DRM)
  • Visual Inspection and Maintenance Checks
  • Instrumentation verification


Guaranteeing Substation Safety and Accuracy: Comprehensive Metering and Grounding Tests for Unmatched Reliability

Accuracy Testing

  • Verification of Meter Accuracy
  • Calibration Checks

Demand Measurement

  • Peak Demand Testing
  • Load Profile Analysis

Energy Consumption

  • Total Energy Usage Measurement
  • Time-of-Use (TOU) Recording

Power Quality Analysis

  • Harmonics Analysis
  • Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker Measurement

Communication Systems

  • Meter Data Communication Test
  • Remote Reading Capability Check

Ground Resistance Testing

  • Earth Resistance Measurement
  • Soil Resistivity Testing

Ground System Integrity

  • Continuity Tests
  • Ground Grid Integrity Check

Soil Resistivity Testing

  • Low Voltage Impulse Testing

Bonding Tests

  • Inspection of Bonding Connections
  • Resistance Measurement of Bonding Paths

Step and Touch Potential Testing

  • Measurement of Step Voltage
  • Measurement of Touch Voltage

Ground Impedance Testing

  • Ground Impedance Measurement
  • Frequency Response Analysis


VALIDATING DISTRIBUTION DYNAMICS WITH STRATEGIC TESTING, PLEDGING SUPERIOR POWER DELIVERY.

Cable and Conductor Testing

  • Insulation Resistance Test (IR Test)
  • High-Potential Test (Hi-Pot Test)
  • Continuity and Conductor Resistance Test

Transformer Testing

  • Transformer Turns Ratio (TTR) Test
  • Power Factor/Dissipation Factor Test
  • Insulation Resistance and Dielectric Test

Protection Equipment Testing

  • Relay Calibration and Functional Testing
  • Circuit Breaker Operation and Timing Test
  • Fuse Inspection and Continuity Check

Switchgear and Panel Testing

  • Insulation Resistance Test
  • Contact Resistance Test (Ductor Test)
  • Functional Testing of Switchgear Operations

Circuit Breakers

  • Contact Resistance Test (Ductor Test)
  • Circuit Breaker Timing Test (CBT)
  • Insulation Resistance Test (IR Test)

Grounding System Evaluation

  • Ground Resistance Test
  • Soil Resistivity Measurement
  • Ground System Integrity Check

Voltage Regulation and Quality Analysis

  • Voltage Drop and Load Flow Analysis
  • Power Quality Analysis (Harmonics, Flicker)
  • Voltage Regulator Testing and Calibration

Metering and Billing Verification

  • Meter Accuracy Testing and Calibration
  • Demand Measurement and Recording
  • Energy Consumption Verification

Batteries and Chargers

  • Battery Impedance Test (BIT)
  • Voltage and Specific Gravity Tests


OPTIMIZING SUBSTATION OPERATIONS WITH TARGETED TESTING, ENSURING ENDURING PERFORMANCE.

Transformers (TX or TR)

  • Transformer Turns Ratio Test (TTR)
  • Insulation Resistance Test (IR Test)
  • Power Factor Test (PF Test) / Dissipation Factor Test (DF Test)
  • Sweep Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA)

Circuit Breakers (CB)

  • Circuit Breaker Timing Test (CBT)
  • Contact Resistance Test (Ductor Test)
  • High-Potential Test (Hi-Pot Test)

Lightning Arrestors (LA)

  • Insulation Resistance Test (IR Test)
  • Leakage Current Measurement

Busbars

  • Contact Resistance Test (Ductor Test)
  • Thermographic Inspection (Thermal Imaging)

Switchgear

  • Insulation Resistance Test (IR Test)
  • High-Potential Test (Hi-Pot Test)
  • Partial Discharge Test (PD Test)

Capacitors (CAP)

  • Power Factor Test (PF Test) / Dissipation Factor Test (DF Test)
  • Capacitance Measurement

Reactors

  • Insulation Resistance Test (IR Test)
  • Reactance Measurement

Cables and Connectors

  • Insulation Resistance Test (IR Test)
  • High-Potential Test (Hi-Pot Test)

Grounding System

  • Earth Resistance Test (ERT)
  • Soil Resistivity Test

Batteries and Chargers

  • Battery Impedance Test (BIT)
  • Voltage and Specific Gravity Tests

Control Systems and Relays

  • Functional Testing
  • Calibration Testing


REAL-TIME RELIABILITY: ONLINE TESTING FOR IMMEDIATE ASSURANCE AND SYSTEM HEALTH.

Partial Discharge (PD) Monitoring

  • Continuous PD Activity Tracking
  • Insulation Health Assessment

Thermographic Inspection

  • Infrared Thermal Imaging
  • Hot Spot and Overload Detection

Real-Time Power Quality Analysis

  • Harmonics Analysis
  • Voltage and Frequency Fluctuations

Transformer Monitoring

  • Online Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA)
  • Bushing Monitoring for Capacitance and Power Factor

Circuit Breaker Analysis

  • Online Circuit Breaker Performance Monitoring
  • Contact Wear and Operation Timing

Cable Condition Assessment

  • Online Sheath Integrity Testing
  • Live Cable Capacitance and Tan Delta Measurement

Motor and Generator Monitoring

  • Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA)
  • Vibration and Temperature Monitoring

Load Monitoring and Management

  • Real-Time Load Measurement
  • Demand Response Analysis

Battery Health Monitoring

  • Earth Resistance Test (ERT)
  • Soil Resistivity Test

Batteries and Chargers

  • Online Impedance Testing
  • Voltage and Temperature Monitoring

Switchgear and Panel Inspection

  • Online Contact Resistance Measurement
  • Arc Flash Detection and Analysis


CERTIFYING CABLE CONDITION WITH FOCUSED TESTING, GUARANTEEING LONG-TERM CONNECTIVITY.

Visual and Physical Inspection

  • Outer Sheath Inspection
  • Connector and Termination Check

Insulation Resistance Testing (IR Test)

  • Megger Testing
  • Polarization Index (PI)

High-Potential Testing (Hi-Pot Test)

  • DC Hi-Pot Test
  • AC Hi-Pot Test

Partial Discharge Testing

  • Online Partial Discharge Measurement
  • Offline Partial Discharge Analysis

Very Low Frequency (VLF) Testing

  • VLF Hi-Pot Test
  • VLF Tan Delta Measurement

Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)

  • Cable Fault Location
  • Cable Length Measurement

Thermographic Inspection

  • Hot Spot Detection
  • Overload Identification

Sheath Integrity Testing

  • Direct Current Voltage Gradient (DCVG) Test
  • Sheath Fault Location



Articulating Excellence: Precision Reporting for Trusted Testing Results

Beyond delivering accurate testing, FORWA is committed to provide clear, comprehensive reports that uphold the standards of excellence our clients expect. Our reports are meticulously crafted, featuring detailed analyses, structured data presentation, and insightful conclusions that demonstrate our dedication to quality in every aspect of our work. With FORWA, you receive not just data, but knowledge.

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